An Air Peace aircraft struck and killed an antelope at Asaba airport, damaging the plane and disrupting scheduled flights. The NCAA confirmed the incident and is monitoring the airline’s response to affected passengers.
- The collision left the aircraft grounded, forcing delays for several flights and frustrating waiting passengers.
- NCAA emphasized that while the incident wasn’t the airline’s fault, Air Peace must still provide passenger care.
- This comes days after the NCAA warned Air Peace about persistent delays and urged operational restructuring.
Passengers caught in the delays expressed anger over poor communication from the airline. While some sympathized with the rare wildlife incident, others said it reflects deeper issues with infrastructure and responsiveness in Nigeria’s aviation system.
Will Nigeria’s aviation authorities enforce stricter wildlife control at regional airports—and hold airlines accountable for better communication and care?
